You’ve decided to finally corral the family together for a family photo shoot. Somewhere between the chaos of school runs and the quietness after bedtime is when it hits you. Everyone is growing up. You know there will be future memories, but before your child blossoms into an adult before your very eyes, you want to remember them just as they are today.
However, choosing the right photographer isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. You’re not just booking someone with a camera to take pictures. You’re trusting them with something that truly matters for a long time to come.
Well, it depends on what you want to capture. Something polished and timeless? Or, a little more real, reflecting a genuine, unscripted moment in your journey as a family. Of course, you want an experienced photographer. But how do you know?
You could ask your friends, they might know, or, of course, you could shop around on the internet, which is precisely what most of us do. You’ll get a feel for the studio, the photographers, and the kind of creative portraiture they can capture.
Don’t worry, most people haven’t! The thought of posing in front of a professional photographer is a little daunting, and your husband’s reluctant, and there’s never enough time. It all seems too difficult: hair, makeup, what to wear. But before your family photo shoot at Verve, our in-house stylist will walk you through everything: what to wear, what to expect, how the day will unfold. By the time you arrive, the uncertainty is mostly gone. What replaces it, for most families, is a really enjoyable few hours together. But, take the pressure off yourself, as this is about having fun with your family and capturing who you are, not another version of yourself that you may not even recognise. Don’t worry; even your husband will get into it and have some fun.
Choosing a studio as the location means there are no distractions; your family is the main event. Just being you, relaxed and having fun while our photographer observes you through the lens, the photoshoot evolves into precisely what you want it to be, a living artwork. No traffic, no wind, no waiting for the light to change. The studio is designed entirely around your family, a warm, styled space with no distractions, where the session can breathe and unfold at its own pace.
For a lot of families, it also turns into something they didn’t expect, which is genuine time together. Away from the screens and schedules, just being present with each other. The portraits that come from that are hard to replicate anywhere else.
One of the most loved parts of the Verve experience isn’t the shoot itself. It’s coming back to see the portraits. Very soon after your family photo shoot, you’ll be invited back to view your portraits. Once again, a relaxed and fun experience where you get to see the best of the photoshoot and decide on the images you’d like to turn into artwork for your home. You’ll love the Verve Experience from beginning to end, wondering when you can go back and do it all over again.
If you’re thinking about a family photo shoot and want to understand what the Verve experience looks like for your family, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us today!